Resignation of Secretary General for Civil Protection to Aid Justice in Tempi Case
March 4, 2025
Vasilis Papageorgiou resigned from his position as Secretary General for Civil Protection in Greece to facilitate justice in the case of the Tempi train accident. He cited political responsibility due to a pending criminal charge against him and other officials. The timing of his resignation is linked to another government official's departure. He emphasized his commitment to proving that he holds no responsibility for any operational actions or omissions related to the accident.